What does the term "Speed" mean in a speaker?


I often hear people say "That speaker has great speed". What do they mean? I know the music isn't playing at a different pitch. Could it possibly be related to efficiency?
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Speed is yet another quality that you may or may not want to prioritize in what you look for in a speaker.  
The Spendor D7 for example are a fast, nimble speaker.  They have a good jump factor and respond quickly to slight changes in rhythm, a lighter more airy quality to the sound.  They are attention grabbers and less relaxing for example. It isn't so obvious in all music though and for me is not a quality I necessarily prioritize.